Last week we offered our top tips on how to eat vegetarian and/or vegan in Beijing, with key phrases and also some pitfalls to watch out for. Armed with these phrases and an appetite for adventure, visitors should feel reasonably … Read More
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Trick Or Treat: China’s White Rabbit Candy
Looking for a local Halloween candy for your trick-or-treat? Ask any Shanghainese about their favorite childhood sweet, and the answer will inevitably be White Rabbit (大白兔, dà báitù). Sometimes compared to Chinese tootsie roll, White Rabbits are white and “milk”-flavored … Read More
Tips for Vegetarians & Vegans in Beijing
Tips for Vegetarians & Vegans in Beijing Visiting Beijing as a vegetarian or vegan can be frustrating and rewarding in equal measure, depending on your outlook. UnTour Food Tours is always on the lookout for new meat-free dishes or variations … Read More
Where to Eat Hairy Crab in Shanghai
In late autumn and early winter, Shanghai goes crazy for hairy crabs (大闸蟹 dàzháxiè). Named for their furry claws, these local crustaceans have sweet meat and rich, custardy roe – both of which are bulked up at this time of … Read More
New Tour Alert: Shanghai Hairy Crab Feast
Back by popular demand, the second annual Hairy Crab Feast takes place only when the crustaceans are at peak flavor! You’ll discover the delicious reasons why China goes crazy for these crabs two months every year as we sample whole … Read More